Armed men have killed a vigilante and abducted four residents in a violent raid on the Byazhin area of Kubwa in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory.
A resident, Aliyu, said the attackers struck in the early hours of Thursday, June 4, in what appeared to be a coordinated assault on the community.
“The attack happened in the early hours of Thursday. The gunmen were about 28 who attacked the community. I think they might have camped in the area before they struck. Four residents were taken into the bush while one vigilante guiding the area was shot from behind and died as a result of the gunshot,” he said.
A security source confirmed to Daily Trust that the slain vigilante had already been buried, adding that joint security teams had since moved into the area to begin search-and-rescue operations.
“It is true. The vigilante had just been buried. The military, police and vigilantes came around. They are already in the bush in search of the criminals and to rescue the victims,” the source said.
Security operatives, including police, military and local vigilante groups, are currently combing nearby forested areas in a bid to locate the abducted residents and apprehend the attackers.
The FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, could not be reached for comment as of press time.
The Byazhin axis of Kubwa has witnessed repeated security incidents in recent months, raising concerns among residents and prompting increased vigilance and patrols in the area.
